Further health fears linked to bisphenol A
Two new studies have raised further questions marks over the health effects of bisphenol A (BPA), according to the Endocrine Society in the United States.
Archives for June 22, 2010
Supreme Court overturns ban on GM alfalfa planting
In its first ever assessment on genetically modified (GM) crops, the Supreme Court has overturned a ban on planting of GM alfalfa, with potential implications for GM crops throughout the US.
Obesity drives weight management market, but education needed
The global market for satiety, fat burning and other weight management ingredients grew about seven percent in 2009 to be worth $7.5bn despite low consumer awareness of specific ingredient benefits, Frost & Sullivan reports.
Danisco streamlines ingredients supply function
Danisco is forming a new logistics unit to underlie its three food ingredients divisions covering emulsions, cultures and sweeteners, in a bid to bring greater efficiency in its dealings with customers.
New ‘propionic’ cultures to boost Alpine cheese flavour
Chr. Hansen has developed new ‘propionic’ cultures to support flavour development and eye formation in Alpine cheeses.
Consumers plan to stay thrifty, says NPD
Food and beverage marketers need to be mindful that consumers intend to continue thrifty behaviors well after the recession, according to market research organization The NPD Group.
Neotame proposed as 'bitter blocker' for functional foods
Recently approved under the EU sweeteners directive, neotame could be used to mask the strong taste of vitamins and minerals in functional foods - as well as more traditional uses in sweet foods, according to its European distributor.
Move into human nutrition feeds BASF’s €3.1bn Cognis buyout
BASF’s €3.1bn buy-out of Cognis is driven by interest in all of the German company’s three divisions – personal care, household chemical and human nutrition – but although human nutrition is the smallest part of the acquired operation, it was vital to...
World Emulsions Congress returns to Lyon
The 2010 congress dedicated to emulsions and all their industrial uses – in food and agriculture, personal care, and construction – will take place in Lyon, France, from 12 to 14 October.